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Contents Fall 2021

“To escape and sit quietly on the beach – that’s my idea of paradise.” – Emilia Wickstead

IN THIS ISSUE 4 Letter from the Editor 6 Tides & The List 7 Horoscopes 8 In the Kitchen 12 Famished Foodie 14 Dining Guide

Waverly The Fall cover by artist Aaron "Bogy" Bogushefsky makes us wish for endless summer, surf, friends, and fun. This issue and previous issues are readable on www.ocnjmagazine.com.

16 Sunday Girl Eats 18 The Interview 24 Snapshots 32 Let's Get Crafty 34 It’s History by Fred Miller 36 Meet the Maker 38 Must Haves Fall 44 Store Guide

46 Trends - Goji Juice Bar

Horoscopes

Shop Talk

Consult our horoscopes to see what the month has in store.

Dr. Mark Kemenosh keeps athletes in top condition. Read how he does it.

50 Shop Talk - Dr. Kemenosh 54 Lord of the Rings 56 SoBar Up 60 Been a Long Time Coming 64 Beach Reads 65 Activities Guide 66 Spot It Quiz

Real Tour Dreaming of a new beach house? Check out this listing by Monihan Realty.

Beach Reads Hitting the beach in fall with a good book is heavenly. Browse our picks this month.

67 Word Search 68 What's Happening 69 Services Guide 70 Real Tour 74 Last Shot

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From the Editor

ALL THE SMALL THINGS Summer is big time rush. It's full blast, man, non stop, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Normally we take a bite out of summer, but in mid-July, summer took a bite out of me. I got the dreaded summer cold, and like catching a bad wave, it completely wiped me out. I spent the week in bed, finishing the August issue in between naps. It was humbling, but, of course, there was a silver lining. Even though I stopped, the world didn't. And I realized that slowing down didn't change anything except how I felt. And man, did it feel good. From then, I vowed to take it a little slower, relax, and enjoy the precious days of summer. On a recent shopping trip in the OC, I was chatting with Artisan Body Products owner Ione Talese about slowing things down and she agreed, saying she was committed to doing the same, enjoying the small things a little more. For Ione, that meant more time relaxing on her porch. For me, it also means more porch time with a great book, more time playing with my kids, more time not sweating the small stuff, and basically, more deep breaths, and less shallow thoughts. And a lot more yoga. Fall in OC is an awesome time to indulge in the small things. To watch the dune grass in bloom bend with the breezes, to sit on a Boardwalk bench and people watch, to collect shells for painting, to ease in and out of the lovely boutiques Downtown. September and October bring beautiful beach days, and the city is jumping with events. These months span the time from tank tops to sweaters, from deep green leaves to crisp yellows and reds. It spans all the small things. And the small things are fabulous. In this issue, we sat down with the fun peeps at SoBar, a company dedicated to fun nights out without alcohol, we went in the kitchen with Clancy's by the Sea (chicken pot pie, anyone?) and we shopped til we dropped on Asbury to bring you our selection of fall must haves. There's so much more inside waiting for you. Bring this issue to your porch, or stoop, or beach chair and enjoy. See you on beach! Stef Godfrey

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Second summer is a nod to the quieter (and still warm!) days of September and October, where you can still hit the beach (for glorious long beach days), enjoy outdoor activities, and al fresco dining, but without the larger crowds of high summer. There are tons of activities happening in Ocean City during this time too… Here’s our list of six must do things this season.

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Make your home festive for fall by picking up decorations at Stainton’s on the 800 block of Asbury.

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Stock up on clam chowder from Spadafora’s Seafood Market, 932 Haven, before they close for the season.

2. Yogi flow Celebrate second summer with an NJ Beach Yoga class. Find their schedule at njbeachyoga.com.

3. Everything is better with ice cream Stop by Prep’s, Johnny B Goode or Aunt Betty’s for waffles with chocolate ice cream.

5. Cast the sails Learn the story of the Sindia while playing mini-golf at Seaport Village Golf between 9th and 10th on the Boardwalk.

6. Catch the Fuzz Pick up a fuzzy sweatshirt at the Surf Mall, 1154 Boardwalk, for those chilly Boardwalk nights.

Good to Know On September 1 , the sun rises at 6:26am and sets at 7:28pm. On September 30th, the sun rises at 6:53am and sets at 6:41pm. st

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Monthly Horoscope Aries March 21 - April 19 In some couples there might be issues related to possessiveness and the desire to keep things under control. Your better half might tend to become smothering and too demanding. After September 22 you might have to set some boundaries. Take on a healthy diet and give yourself more time to rest and deal with your personal life. Even if you feel like breaks reduce your work time, they help you work more efficiently and steer clear of health issues so you can achieve more.

Taurus April 20 - May 20 If your connection to your better half is tense, by the middle of the month it’s easy to take the first steps towards reconciliation. It becomes increasingly clear that you’re working too much and not earning according to your efforts. It’s time to change things and adjust your strategy and your long-term plans. There are no particular health issues in sight, but you might deal with fluctuating moods, going from optimism and confidence to melancholy and back again.

Gemini May 21 - June 20 You’re in for an intense social life that gives you the chance to meet new people, flirt, win hearts, rediscover your power of seduction and your playfulness. During the first half of September, you stand to gain from working quietly, at home or in some isolated place. After, you have a bubbly creativity, you’re ambitious and persevering about making your skills shine, but your attitude might bother people around you. Make time for your family and loved ones, for yourself and your feelings.

Cancer June 21 - July 22 It’s time to be very careful what you consume, both physically and emotionally. Set aside the obsession and worry and listen to the advice of others, more so when it’s uncomfortable to you. You can’t force your ideas on anyone. As a result, it’s time to sort through your circle and keep company with those that have the same principles as you. Others have the right to believe whatever else and choose another path.

Leo July 23 - August 22 Professionally, things might be slower to come together in September. There might be a lot

of talking, particularly about money or urgent investments, but little comes to fruition. You’re in great shape and don’t let small matters or stress get to you. You feel like standing out and are willing to spend more for yourself, invest in you and in what can improve your physical and mental health. Be careful about travel and hikes because you tend to be distracted and forgetful which predisposes you towards accidents.

Virgo August 23 - September 22 During the first days of September you tend to dream too much and get carried away with all sorts of passionate dreams. Take caution in relationships and steer clear of making important decisions about partnerships, associations or marriage. Professionally, however much you might want to rush some things, you can’t. It’s impossible to just skip some steps, and you shouldn’t try to. Throughout the month, you should show restraint when it comes to money and not launch yourself into major expenses.

Libra September 23 - October 22 Relationships are harder to make progress and there might be misunderstandings or communicational issues. You might find it harder to express yourself emotionally or misunderstand what others are saying or what they want. Money is one of your major concerns, and improving your material situation largely depends on your ability to cooperate, work as part of a team, as an associate, create partnerships. Think well about where you’ve been going wrong and what you should change in your behavior so that you can have steady and solid connections in the future.

Scorpio October 23 - November 21 You begin September in a dreamy state and tend to have illusions about the future of a love connection. Instead of daydreaming, have an open discussion and clarify things. On September 15, your mysterious side is emphasized, and you tend to pretend to play hard to get just to get your admirers going. Professionally, it’s time to enjoy the fruit of your labor from the past. You’ll likely conclude that you enjoy a good reputation, that you’re in high demand, and invited to be part of important projects, maybe as a coordinator or even a leader.

Sagittarius November 22 - December 21 You’re more interested in friendships than

romantic connections. Some friendships can have a big romantic potential that’s great for future developments. In relationships dealing with issues for some time, the topic of divorce might come up. Do not make any decision until the end of October. Be careful about the people you work with: coworkers, partners, associates, collaborators etc. Some might try to sabotage you. Don’t make big promises and don’t take for granted everything others say! It’s better to add things up, decide what you want to do next, and come up with a strategy.

Capricorn December 22 - January 19 You tend to show restraint in expressing affection or declaring your feelings, even towards someone you’re very attracted to. You might be called out on that around mid-month, so explain to your better half (or the one you’re flirting with) that you don’t feel ready to take on responsibilities. Professionally, you get the chance to stand out but at the same time some extra responsibilities might be coming your way or you could work under pressure because you have more obligations. Be more receptive to new things, but only as much as your budget can allow it!

Aquarius January 20 - February 18 An intense but pleasant month, during which you can reconnect on a deep level to your better half and let go of past suspicions and conflicts. Professionally, you have great odds at success in joint projects or in older ones that have been going on for a long time. Change your lifestyle or diet and opt for healthier habits without looking for miracle cures. Don’t push others, even if you really want to achieve certain goals. You stand to gain so much more by cooperating and being flexible!

Pisces February 19 - March 20 Main concerns are still ties to others, associations, and marriage. If you’re married and feel like your connection is affected by routine and boredom, September helps you revitalize it. Single Pisceans get the chance to start a new relationship that looks promising. Professionally, it’s not the right time to make plans for the long run, but rather deal with short term plans and projects, organize your activity, collaborations, and associations better. Be open with others and speak out about what you want, but also about what you’re willing to offer and in what terms. -text by Eastastrolog.com. For entertainment purposes only.

Shore Eats In the Kitchen

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CLANCY’S BY THE SEA From comfort food to seafood classics, this ocean front eatery is serving up delicious bites

HEF Chris DePietro was waiting for me as I walked off the Boardwalk and into Clancy’s by the Sea’s large kitchen. “We’re just putting away breakfast,” he said. “I’m going to make some French toast.” Chris got busy cracking the eggs and laying the toast on the stove. I stepped out of the kitchen to snap a couple exterior photos and when I came back, French toast with

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strawberries was waiting for its close up. Soon enough, there were four breakfast dishes sitting at an umbrella table on Clancy’s outside deck, situated right on the Boardwalk. French toast with strawberries, a breakfast burrito, chocolate chip pancakes, and two eggs sunny side up with home fries. Chris is no stranger to pushing out delicious food quickly. He’s been working at Clancy’s, 1244 Boardwalk, on and off for years. “I worked with the company for about five

years and then I was away for a few years, did some other stuff and I’ve been back for this season,” said Chris. He started out very young in the restaurant industry. “I started out dish washing when I was 11 years old. My parents were best friends with the owners of the Deauville Inn back in the day. They were short on help in September and said, ‘Chris I need you to dish wash.’ I started cooking around 15 and went to culinary school

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at ACCC (Atlantic-Cape Community College). I’ve been cooking for about 35 years now.” Clancy’s by the Sea, owned by Joe Villari, opened in 2009. There are two other Clancy’s - Clancy’s by the Bay in Somers Point and Clancy’s by the Creek in Brooklawn. Clancy’s in Sewell was the original restaurant. Chris describes the menu as “basic American.” Clancy’s menu is filled with salads, soups, starters, sandwiches, entrees, and more. For breakfast, there’s omelets, pancakes, waffles, benedicts, homemade sticky buns, and a kid’s menu. They also offer the French toast gluten free and use only walnuts in the kitchen. When your restaurant sits across from the Atlantic, seafood is going to be a

big draw. Clancy’s serves steamed clams and mussels and calamari fritto as appetizers and has seafood on the menu for each meal. Their Sesame Tuna Salad has sesame-coated ahi tuna cooked medium rare and served over a bed of baby greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, and oriental noodles topped with a teriyaki vinaigrette dressing. The Maryland Crab Eggs Benedict is two poached eggs with lump crab meat and spinach served on a toasted English muffin. It’s topped with Hollandaise sauce and served with home fries. “We have everything from burgers to salads to seafood,” said Chris. Chris makes breakfast at Clancy’s but his favorite item on the menu is for dinner. “My favorite thing on the dinner menu is the chicken pot pie. It’s phenomenal. It’s served in a nice bowl with a pastry crust and piped

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mashed potatoes.” The pot pie is made with chicken prepared in a cream sauce with fresh veggies… a comfort food classic. Another comfort food dish is their macaroni and cheese, with gruyere and sharp cheddar. “Chicken pot pie is signature Clancy’s” said staff member Lisa Collins. “The French Onion soup is amazing. Everybody loves the salmon. My favorite dish is the Fisherman’s Treat. That’s really good.” The Fisherman’s Treat is clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, and a bit of crab meat sauteed with garlic, white wine, and butter and served over linguini with red or white clam sauce. “I like to make everything.” Chris said. “I like to make people happy.” Chris didn’t imagine 35 years ago that he’d still be cooking in the restaurant business. “I got thrown into it. You start out easy, making sandwiches and stuff like that. Culinary school was my eye opener. It sucks you in,” said Chris. Lisa began working at Clancy’s over 20 years ago. “I started at the original Clancy’s [in Sewell] back in 2000. I worked in Somers Point for a little bit and then I came down here.” “She’s our everything,” said Chris. A new addition to the menu this year is already

proving to be a Clancy’s favorite. “We have tuna crispers. It’s an appetizer. A lot of people love them,” said Chris. The tuna crispers are made with sesame encrusted ahi tuna, fried wontons, wasabi cream, wakame salad, and sweet soy sauce. “Chicken pot pie is one of our most popular dishes. Our lobster crab cake is really good,” said Lisa. “You can get it in a salad, entree, or sandwich. The ribs are fabulous too. We’re one of the only spots on the Boardwalk that still does baby back ribs.” Clancy’s is located at 1244 Boardwalk.

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The Famished Foodie is joined by Snow White and the Seven Surfers for a post surf breakfast

NOW White and the Seven Surfers hit the beach one fine August morning for a sunrise sesh. Sandy, Foamy, Crabby, Wavey, Sunny, Salty, Surfy and Snow all rose before the sun and headed for the water. The waves were fun, the weather was glorious, and the sunrise didn’t disappoint. Moments like these are why we all love Ocean City. Another reason we love the OC are the big assortment of eateries, bakeries and food joints offering singular fare to fuel your early morning session, be it biking, walking, running, or chillin’ on the porch. Small, family-run businesses are the heartbeat of OC and the assortment of goodies available just blow my mind. And you all know you can’t find grinds like this anywhere else. So while you’re here, take advantage man, take advantage. I sure did.

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We scored an early morning Ocean City trifecta that day… early morning waves, Kessel’s’ Korner breakfast and Nauti Donuts post-surf all in one morning. #Winning. For our first surf break, we headed off the beach a few blocks to Kessel’s Korner for breakfast. Kessel’s has been on the corner of 28th and Asbury since before the Lake Brothers landed at Peck’s Beach. The Seven Surfers picked the corner booth by the front window and Snow and her court chose to eat outside. The totally friendly staff at Kessel’s took care of the rest. “The food they have here is really good and the waitresses and stuff are really nice people,” said Crabby, who ordered the #1; two eggs, home fries and toast, aka the “Breakfast Special.” Kessel’s is an old-school OC place, like it’s still 1976 in there. It’s a really

nice vibe. The staff returns year after year and so do the customers. “I’ve been working here eight years,” said Lexie, A recent college grad and Kessel’s old-timer. “I come back for the customers and my awesome boss and all the girls I work with.” “I grew up on Kessel’s,” said Surfy, who visits Kessel’s weekly in the summer. “It’s a great place to visit and a great environment. I just love being here. Love the food. I get the Poppy’s pick which is two eggs, two pancakes and my choice of meat – that’s my regular.” I ordered up my regular – the bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich with home fries. What I like is the consistency. The bacon is always crispy, the roll is fresh and soft, and I can feel my paddle muscles refueling as I bite into that baby. “I come here all the time with my friends,” said Wavey. “They have good ice cream, and they have really good breakfast food.” We headed back to the beach for another round in the water. The tide was coming in so the waves picked up and we simply enjoyed a beautiful morning on the beach. When it was time to go we bagged up our boards, piled in the surf van and headed to Nauti Donuts for an après-surf donut-fest. Nauti Donuts serves up made-to-order cake donuts on Asbury Ave near 21st Street, across from Uncle Bill’s Pancake House. The same extended family that operates Uncle Bill’s also operates Nauti, so you know you’re getting a quality product. But the proof is in the donut as they say, and I really like these donuts. I usually order the Nauti Dozen, consisting of a dozen different specialty donuts. I watch as they meticulously prepare all 12 donuts to order and drop them in the box. And I love that stoked feeling I get when they hand them to me. I often cut them in half or quarters so I can taste each one. I always enjoy the Mermaid’s

Delight consisting of strawberry icing, fruity pebbles and marshmallow drizzle – one bite and I’m 10 years old again. “I like that you can try so many donuts in the Nauti Dozen. I got to try like, four different donuts and still only had one,” said Surfer-ella, who showed up with only one shoe after a night out. “Nauti donuts are delicious. They’re light but with a nice bite.” Nauti also serves up classic donuts including vanilla-iced, chocolate iced and powdered sugar, as well as the Johnny Tsunami; A glazed donut topped with vanilla ice cream, rainbow jimmies, powdered sugar, and finished with a hot fudge drizzle. Nauti offers some tasty coffee. It takes a moment or two to custom-make the Nauti Dozen, so I figured I’d make the best of my wait time and have a brew – good idea, right? I like a good hot house brew, but they also have cold brew, espresso, teas, hot chocolate and more. What a morning. Until our next surf safari, sending you big wave wishes and donut dreams.

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Shore Eats The Dining Guide BREAKFAST I LUNCH I SWEETS Augie's Omelette & Waffle House Breakfast and lunch with unique items like the peanut and jelly waffle. 9th & Atlantic, 391-0222. Aunt Betty's Seriously fresh ice cream. 2100 Asbury; 40th & West. 398-4001; 398-4005. Christine's Italian Pastry Shoppe Custom cakes, delish pastry, gluten free options. 314 Tilton, 646-5666. Hooked on Breakfast From crepes to choc chip cannoli pancakes, this new eatery by chef Keven Stauffer has a menu to please everyone. Daily specials, outside dining. 916 Asbury, 938-9285. Johnny B Goode Waffles, ice cream, family entertainment. Outside dining. 14th & Asbury, 525-0646 & 34th & West, next to Hoy’s, 525-0648. Johnson’s Popcorn One whiff of this corn a cookin', and you'll be hooked. 1368 Boardwalk, (800) 842-2676. Open year round. Ocean City Coffee Company The perfect cup of coffee. 9th & Boardwalk, & 1066 Boardwalk, 917 Asbury, 399-5533. Open year round. Positively Fourth Street Breakfast and lunch. Dinner in season. Innovative dishes. Outside dining. 400 Atlantic, 814-1886. Uncle Bill's Legendary breakfasts, lunches. 2112 Asbury, 40th & West, 398-7393. Open year round. Wards Pastry Butter cookies, sticky buns, scrapple pie. 730 Asbury, 399-1260. Open year round. PIZZA I BURGERS l FRIES l SANDWICHES Chickie's and Pete's World-famous crabfries served with white creamy cheese sauce. Wings, cutlets, fried shrimp and more. Doordash delivery and catering available. 908 & 1142 Boardwalk, 5458720.

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Flippers Grill Outside at Port-O-Call Hotel. Burgers, etc. 1510 Boardwalk, 3998812. 6th Street Pizza Salads, apps, pizza, sandwiches. Credit cards accepted. 600 Boardwalk, next to Gillian's, 525-0022. Bennie’s Bread and Italian Market Fresh bread, pastries, brick oven pizzas, sandwiches, and tomato pie. Outside tables. 1159 Asbury, 398-9450. Second location at 4th & Ocean. Kirk’s Pizza Amazing steak sandwiches. Outside tables. 44 Route 9, Marmora. 390-1845. Manco & Manco Pizza Thin crispy pizza that's a must try. Three locations on the Boards. 7th, 9th, and 12th Streets. 3992548. Prep's Pizzeria Stromboli, calzones, sandwiches, pizza and a dairy bar with all your favorite ice cream dishes and hot homemade waffles. 10th & Boardwalk, 398-0636. GLOBAL CUISINE I SEAFOOD

Thank you to all the restaurants who support Ocean City Magazine and the Ocean City Guidebook. Please visit them and tell them we sent you! Downtown Restaurants Between 6th and 14th Street on Asbury are so many delish spots to grab a bite, a sweet treat, or a fab drink. 800-BEACH-NJ. The Farmstand at 14th A healthier, lighter simpler style with plenty of vegan and vegetarian dishes. Burgers and chicken too! Outside dining. 1368 Boardwalk, 3993439. Hula Restaurant and Sauce Company Tasty Hawaiian cuisine. We love the Firecracker Shrimp. Outside dining. 940 Boardwalk, 399-2400. Island Grill New farm to table market for all your bbq and grilling needs. Open daily. 1st and Atlantic, 391-9616. Jon & Patty’s Healthy, creative bistro fare. Delicious coffee drinks. Second floor seating, outside dining. 637 Asbury Avenue, 399-3377. Open year round. Mama Mia's Try the Tortellini Pavarotti, Penne My Way, and Osso Bucco. Gourmet pizzas, calzones, flatbreads and fine dining entrees. Delivery anywhere on the island. 4 Roosevelt, Marmora, 624-9322.

Adelene Serving breakfast and lunch daily. Burger Bar. Gorgeous beachfront space. 1510 Boardwalk, 800-334-4546.

Ocean City Restaurant Association Member restaurants all over the island. Eatinocnj.com.

Cousin’s Varied and sophisticated menu. Outside dining, catering too. 104 Asbury, 399-9462.

Oves Restaurant Fresh seafood dinners, homemade apple cider donuts. 4th & Boardwalk, 398-3172.

Crab Trap Seafood, prime rib, steak and pasta dishes. 2 Broadway, Somers Point, 927-7377.

Spadafora's Restaurant & Clam Bar Famous dockside fresh local flavor. Outside dining. 843 Atlantic, 398-6154.

Deauville Inn Recent renovations give the restaurant a modern flair. Fresh seafood, salads, and sandwiches... try the prime rib dip. Full bar, outside dining. 201 Willard, Strathmere, 263-2080.

Spadafora's Seafood Market Large, fresh selection of takeout fish and shellfish. Steamer pots. 932 Haven, 398-6703.

Donny's Family Kitchen Classic breakfasts, pizza, homemade soups, cheesesteaks, pasta and much more. Try the funfetti pancakes and Big Bobby Burger. Outdoor dining, free delivery, online ordering. 8th & Wesley, 391-0009.

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The Interview Nick Matousch interviews Barbara Heritage, recent inductee to the New Jersey Surfing Hall of Fame

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URFING in Ocean City is a fashion sport as well as a water sport. Heritage Surf and Sport is a big contributor to this, the brand being very well known in the South Jersey area. This is largely due to the work of Barbara Heritage, the merchandiser of the stores from the line’s start and wife of founder Dan Heritage. Barbara’s work within the stores has earned her an induction into the New Jersey Surfing Hall of Fame. How did you originally get involved in surfing business with the Heritage family? I grew up in Vineland, and Dan [Heritage] and I met in seventh grade. We had two children. He was playing around with making surfboards in the garage in high school. I had worked in a retail store when I was young, and had retail experience which helped a lot. Dan was the manufacturer and I was the retail. What did you learn in that retail job? The marketing aspect – what markups you had to have for merchandise and advertising. We used to change displays and merchandise the product. We would always be changing the racks and displays. My daughter and I did some modeling for the clothes we were selling there. When I got into the retail [of Heritage] I knew what I had to do to make it work. You are being inducted into the New Jersey Surfing Hall of Fame for your work in retail. What does it mean to you? It is a great honor for me – I never expected it. I appreciate that they are honoring a lot more women these days for what they have done for surfing. What message do you hope it sends to young surfers? If you have a dream and you work hard, appreciate all of the people you meet along the way, you can make it happen. 18

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Barbara and her grandchild What impact do women have in surfing? I think the women in surfing have helped the sport a lot. It is not just a man’s sport – it is for everybody. I see a lot more women out there on boards. It makes me proud that women can get out there and enjoy it. What parts of merchandising did you enjoy? I enjoyed being on the floor and meeting new people and becoming such good friends with people. I would merchandise and change the walls – that was the part I liked the best. I think what gave me the most satisfaction was the fact that people liked what we were carrying in the stores. Heritage started out as “Little Waves Surf Shop.” Why did the store name change to Heritage? We are on the East Coast, and we always have little waves here. We changed it to Heritage because Dan’s father was a commercial artist. While we were designing he said, 'Why not just call it Heritage Surf & Sport? It is your name, it is a good name, it will work.' How has surfing retail in Ocean City grown over the years? Every year there are more and more options [of clothing]. There were board shorts, wet suits… Everyone wants to look like a surfer! Every [retail supply buyer] is a specialty now. We have broken it down because there is too much for one person to handle. You need buyers for specific things. You have to know what the trends are, what your customers like, and your gut feeling when you buy it. How has surfing itself in Ocean City grown over the years? The city has set aside places for kids to surf. Years ago there was not anything. Now each beach has a place to surf, they have contests, give surf lessons – surf camps are really full and the kids love it. I am thrilled to see that happening. Another thing we do is a camp for disabled kids. I think it is great that we have done something

good for the community. If you have a good business and people are supporting you, you have to give back and watch your community grow and thrive.

invoicing, the background stuff that needs to be done before merchandising. I also play tennis and I play golf. I have played on several teams in Florida.

What is the most outlandish product you have put in the store? We did mopeds one time! We did a lot of things that would be for the winter time or generate business at the time. You never know what is going to catch on. We gave a lot of things a try.

Why do you wake up in the morning? I love to see the sun, hear the birds sing. I love to go out and play golf or tennis in the morning and enjoy the peace and quiet there. And to see my children, grandchildren, and spend time with my husband and friends.

Is there a surfing or fashion trend you wish you could revive or would go away? Some of these swimsuits maybe need more material! What is something you are curious about? People – people fascinate me. What they have been through and how they have built themselves. We only know what our life is like. Everyone has a story to tell. What is one fun fact about yourself? I never surfed! I am being inducted [into the NJ Surfing Hall of Fame] because I am a woman of retail. I did not win any trophies or compete. When the surfing got good, and my husband and son went out surfing, guess who had to be in the stores? What is your day to day like? I have been out of the stores for 15 years, but I do a lot of the

What is the last book you read? I just finished Gentleman of Moscow. I am reading one on the story of how the Kellogg brothers invented the corn flake. I am more of a doer, though. I like playing cards and games with my grandkids. What is your favorite card game to play with them? Gin Rummy! We have all sorts of card games with the kids. They grew up playing cards. King’s corner and a couple of other ones. What have you learned in the recent pandemic? I really feel if we got anything from the pandemic we have to listen to others. Everyone has their own opinion. We have to be understanding that we cannot agree on everything all the time. The city and community does that and it is nice to be a part of. -Photos provided by Brian Heritage and Brittany Hennessy.

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Crafty Summer is winding down and soon it will be only a memory. I’m sure your phone is filled with pics of summer fun under the sun... playing in waves, catching sunsets, and sandy beach days. Here is a great way to display these happy times around your home to keep your memories alive. Collect any sea treasures this summer? If so, great. If not, simply head back to the sand again. For this craft, all you need are some seashells, sturdy wire, scissors, a pencil, and some photographs.

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Some photographs (landscape orientation pics or Polaroids work best for these)

BY THE WAY. You can embellish the shells any way you'd like before wrapping them with the wire. Glitter, paint, decoupage... just use your creativity!

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First cut a piece of wire about 12 inches long and fold it in half to establish the center. Place a shell on top of it centered. Pull the wire sides up and twist them together so it becomes tight around your seashell. Next take one side of your wire (towards the bottom closest to shell) and loop it around your pencil twice, do the same with the other piece of wire. This should create two loops.

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You should have some tail ends left, just wrap those around under your loops to secure it more and trim off excess wire. Then pick your favorite photos and place them between your two loops. That’s it. Have fun with it, make some for family and friends. However you make them just enjoy it!

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NE HUNDRED YEARS AGO, September 8, 1921, the first Miss America pageant was won by Margaret Gorman of Washington, D.C. She was named “America’s Most Beautiful Bathing Girl” (a year later, her title was shortened to “Miss America”) over eight other women representing Atlantic City, Ocean City, New York City, Pittsburgh, Camden, Newark, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia. The September 10, 1921 Ocean City Ledger reported: “Ocean City figured quite prominently in Atlantic City’s great pageant this week, and Miss Hazel Harris, who won The Ledger’s prettiest girl contest, got much applause, as Miss Ocean City, from the multitude

Arthur R. Behan, an Ocean City lifeguard, won the first prize in best physical build contest for lifeguards.

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An article on the front page of the September 15, 1921 Ocean City Ledger reported on Lifeguard Behan's first prize in the best physical build contest.

Above: Contestants in the first Miss America pageant were on the front page of the Atlantic City Daily Press on September 9, 1921. Hazel Harris, Miss Ocean City, is the far right.

of spectators as she took part in the various affairs arranged by the committee in charge of the pageant. “Miss Harris is an attractive brunette, a graduate of Ocean City High School and the Trenton Normal School and has been a public school teacher in this city for a year.” The pageant also included a best physical build contest for lifeguards. Arthur R. Behan, a member of the Ocean City Beach Patrol, was awarded first prize. The Ledger reported, “Out of fourteen contestants for the best physical build among lifeguards, Arthur R. Behan, a member of the Ocean City Beach Patrol was awarded first prize at the Atlantic City Pageant. Behan is rounding out his second year as a lifeguard here. During both seasons on the beach he was stationed at Park Place.”

Left: A front page article in the September 10, 1921 Ocean City Ledger reported on the first Miss America Pageant.

The pageant included a boardwalk parade “Carnival on Wheels” led by King Neptune featuring floats covered with flowers and hundreds of decorated rolling chairs. The 1921 event was so successful that in 1922, 58 women were vying for the title of Miss America. Mary Campbell of Columbus, Ohio won the title.

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Laura Birnbohm By Lauren Avellino Turton. Photos provided by Laura Birnbohm.

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It’s 7 o’clock in the morning on Saturday. Bacon and eggs are sizzling, time to fuel up the family for a big day of beach fun! Kiddos are running around excited for a new adventure, mom and dad are busy packing up sandwiches, snacks, sunscreen, and other sundries.

You find the perfect spot to take in the spectacular scenery, sitting on your comfy beach chair, toes in the warm sand, peering out at Mother Nature’s wonder - the Atlantic Ocean. It's this wonder that first inspired artist Laura Birnbohm. “I grew up with my family vacationing at the shore, appreciating the ocean and its many mysteries as a young girl,” she said. “I loved exploring the beach and looking for shells and critters. It felt like such a magical place! There are so many beautiful creatures that are greatly misunderstood. My experiences as a child into adulthood have inspired me to share how beautiful our world and its inhabitants truly are.” Laura has been exploring her fascination for South Jersey’s unique marine life for many, many years, and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology in 2012 from Stockton University. “What a mesmerizing sight to see,” you think to yourself. “I wonder what amazing creatures are swimming around in the blue and green beauty.” Laura’s passion for marine life brought her to a newfound career. She embraced her role at the Atlantic City Aquarium as a diver. “As a diver, I would be immersed underwater with so many amazing animals from stingrays to sea turtles. Growing up loving The Little Mermaid, I couldn’t help but feel like all my dreams had come true being able to be ‘part of their world’ with all the fish! This influenced some of my mermaid paintings.” From mermaids, to sharks, to tropical fish, Laura said she felt the need to share her love of marine life with the art world and beyond. “I was an art major in high school, but have been creating art my whole life, selling my first painting in high school at an art show. While in college, I rarely painted. Not until I graduated from college did I pick painting back up. I began painting with acrylics, just recently transitioning my medium to watercolor two years ago,” she explained. Laura said her hope, now, is to make a difference

in the world, creating educational and thoughtprovoking artwork, combining her love for the ocean and all its inhabitants. “The ocean is a magnificent place, but greatly misunderstood,” she said. “Through the use of acrylics and watercolors, I highlight the beauty that I see and cherish. With each purchase, I allow others to help preserve this vision, by donating part of the proceeds to marine conservation efforts.” Laura’s dedication to animal care grew from her volunteer work at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center rehabilitating seals. She also spent time in South Africa on a Great White Shark conservation and research project. “I have always found Great Whites to be fascinating, and greatly misunderstood. I grew an even greater respect for these beautiful animals while working and cage diving alongside them,” she said. “Part of my mission is to create awareness and a better understanding of the animals we know so little about on this earth.” Laura’s mission has inspired her to create a retail brand of mugs and tee shirts as well, celebrating her appreciation for acclaimed artists. “I grew up loving artists such as Wyland, and Guy Harvey. I loved wearing their unique artwork, and dreamed of one day wearing my own artwork. About a year ago, I finally started designing my own apparel and accessory line,” she said. “I have a Teespring shop with all available items with hopes to have my own store one day.” Laura’s heart, she said, is right here in South Jersey. “I have so much love for the Jersey Shore and Ocean City. It truly is my happy place. There is nothing like Boardwalk french fries, soft serve ice cream or some Johnson's Popcorn. It is a must for that summer feeling.” Right now, Laura’s work can be found on her website: msha.ke/laurabirnbohmart And also on her social media accounts: Facebook: facebook.com/laura.birnbohm Instagram: instagram.com/laurabirnbohmart Plus, on Etsy: etsy.com/shop/ LauraBirnbohmArt You can also check out her work on exhibition at popup galleries, festivals, and at the Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor and The Noyes Art Garage.

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Shopping OC Store Guide DOWNTOWN 7th Street Surf Shop A destination for both experienced surfers and casual visitors alike. Clothing, sunglasses, huge array of name brand surfboards in the boardroom. Surf lessons and camps. Mens, womens, kids. 720 Asbury, 398-7070. Animal House High-quality pet food, treats, supplements, leashes, collars, toys, beds, apparel, large selection of gifts for specific breeds (including hard to find ones like Greater Swiss Mountain dog). Made in the USA products. 705 Asbury, 398-3771. Art On Asbury The gallery offers work from over 50 local artists in watercolor, oil, acrylic, mixed media, photography, pottery, textiles, and sculptures. Original art, giclees, and prints are available for sale. 711 Asbury, 814-0308. Artisan Body Products Organic, vegan, and gluten free soaps. Bathroom accessories, mens soaps and shaving needs, lotions and scrubs, gifts. 920 Asbury, 398-5661. Bowfish Kids Posh children's seaside boutique. Organic cotton baby clothes, everyday staples for boys and girls, and superfun dress up clothes for your mini. 956 Asbury, 938-1901. Downtown Ocean City With over 100 distinctive shops, cafes, galleries, spas, and salons, Downtown Ocean City is home to the best in shopping, dining, culture, and relaxation. From 6th to 14th Streets on Asbury, 800-BEACH-NJ. Island Beach Gear A one stop shop for everything you need for the beach. Open year round, seven days a week. Free off street parking. 9th & Bay, 788-3836. It's My Derby Relive "The most exciting two minutes in sports" with Kentucky Derby memorabilia/collections - the fun, fashion, food and allure that represent horse racing's premier event. 810 Asbury (Stainton's), 5458688. Mia's Christmas Gallery The Christmas magic is alive inside Mia's. Gifts for all occasions, Ocean City ornaments, Byers 44 OCNJMAGAZINE.COM

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Surf Mall The indoor shopping mall is filled with everything from novelty t-shirts to incense, sunglasses, an oxygen bar, beach essentials, games, trendy toys, surf gear, tie dye, jewelry, kids gear, posters, tapestries, and so much more. 1154 Boardwalk, 398-1533.

Sneaker Shop Janet and Maureen know their stuff. Specializing in running footwear and apparel. They always strive for the perfect fit. 704 Asbury, 391-5223.

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Stainton's Gallery of Shops Featuring gifts, clothes, jewelry and more. 810 Asbury, 5458681. Wild Phoenix Hip and trendy clothes. Candles, bags, jewelry, chocolates. 409 E. 8th Street, 609-862-2649. BOARDWALK Fudge Kitchen Candy that melts in your mouth. Huge selection of hand-whipped creamy fudge, sugar-free selection, salt water taffy, choc-covered pretzels, wedding favors, corporate gifts. Open everyday, year round. 800 Boardwalk, 398-7457. Jilly’s T-Shirt Factory Get your Phillies at Jilly’s and lots more. 762, 936 and 1048 Boardwalk, 385-1234. LEH Soap Using the best ingredients nature offers to make their small batch skincare. Also carrying an array of specialty bath and body products including Naked Bee, Farmhouse Fresh, Mistral, and more. 1312 Boardwalk. 937 Asbury, open year round. Marty's Sportswear Apparel, jewelry, art, home goods, shoes, and accessories. 1262 Boardwalk, 398-1961. Payton Jewelry Handmade jewelry, apothecary line, handpicked accessories. 952 Boardwalk, 938-1276. Shriver’s Salt Water Taffy & Fudge Familyowned retail store and working factory where you can shop the largest selection of candy in Ocean City while watching production of

Elizabeth Eve Salon Lashes, Brazilian blow outs, balayage, color, cuts, extensions, makeup, men's cuts. 3335 West, 398-8755 Heritage Surf and Sport Quality products for the surf and skate community. Surf lessons, camp, and women's surf club. Apparel and footwear for the entire family. Accessories and gear for the surf and sand. Fully stocked boardroom with accessories. 740 West, 3986390 & 14th & Boardwalk, 391-SURF. Scrim Discovery Varied and abundant supply of hand-painted needlepoint canvases by more than 60 artists. The 1,900 square foot store houses a top notch inventory and many needlework accessories. Creative finishing services. 924 Haven, 398-6659. Shoemaker Lumber Your local full line hardware store and lumber supplier. 1200 West, 399-0150. ON THE WAY TO OC Coastal Designer Outlet Carries major quality brands. Owner Dan Powell has vast design experience and industry knowledge. The showroom is 5,600 square feet. Custom ordering. 556 Sea Isle Boulevard, Ocean View, 624-1544. Yes She Can Bras, bra-sized swim, sleepwear, lingerie, shapewear, workout clothing. Professional bra fittings too. 50 Tuckahoe Road, 478-3266.

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EALTHY, plant based food has been trending through Ocean City the last few years. Having plant based, dairy free options is becoming more popular as more people are searching for them. Logically it makes sense- create allergy and sensitivity friendly food that a wider audience can eat. Farmers markets have always been a good place to go for healthy and locally grown produce. A farmers market is also where Goji Juice Bar began their story. Goji started when Julia and Scott Lindsay began to sell their products at farmers markets in 2016. In 2019 they opened their first brick and mortar store at 520 New Road, Somers Point. “The building used to be a Burger King. Our favorite feature of the building was the drive through” said Julia. This year, they expanded to Ocean City. They brought their healthy eats, juices, and smoothies to 612 Asbury Avenue in July. “Making health and earth conscious decisions aren’t always the easiest choices. With Goji it was our passion to make that easy,” Julia said. Scott and Julia are no strangers to plant based living; it’s been their lifestyle for a long time. “We’ve both been plant based for a majority of our lives – Scott being raised as a vegetarian and myself becoming one in college. We’ve always wanted to own a small business to give back to our community. We never were quite sure how that would show up when we both started our careers. I began as a school teacher

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in Somers Point and Scott has always been an entrepreneur; he started his own recycling business. After starting our family, the importance of knowing what you’d fuel your body with became even more prevalent. The passion grew and brought us to Goji,” said Julia. Their products include smoothies, juices, salads, sandwiches, guacamole, nut mylk, raw Reeces, and more. Nut mylk is made with either cashews or almonds and comes in a variety of flavorschocolate, golden, matcha, vanilla, coffee, and chai. “Our top selling juice currently is our summer special, Wicked. This cold pressed juice contains watermelon, apple, beet, mint, and jalapeño. Our top selling smoothie is the Chocolate Monkey which is basically a chocolate peanut butter shake without the dairy. Our top bowl is the Tiger Bowl topped with fresh blueberries, gluten free granola, banana, peanut butter, coconut, and local honey. Our top selling salad is the Buffalo Chickpea and the sandwich is the eggless egg salad and coconut bacon BLT,” Julia said. They also serve a chocolate lover bowl which is chocolate mylk, banana, cacao, and peanut butter topped with granola, banana, dark chocolate almond butter, raw Reeces pieces, coconut, and honey. Goji believes in sourcing the best local produce around for their products. “We partner with local produce stores as well as our favorite

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Goji loves to add new items to their kitchen. This summer’s favorite is the tomato salad with fresh basil, Jersey tomatoes, and jalapeños served over a bed of arugula. “I love hearing client favorites and getting to know families within our community. Being able to use Goji as a creative outlet to try new things, share our juice recipes, or farming is personally fulfilling,” said Scott. You can find Goji at the Sea Isle City Farmers Market on Tuesdays, Ocean City’s on Wednesdays, Margate’s on Thursdays, Ventnor’s on Fridays, and Brigantine’s on Saturdays. All Farmers Markets run through early September except for Ocean City’s, which ends on September 29.

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HIS SUMMER, all eyes focused on Tokyo for the 2021 Olympic Games. The most talented, elite athletes in the world gave everything they had going for the gold. There were stunning victories, and unfortunately, devastating injuries for some. Dr. Mark Kemenosh knows all about this firsthand. He and his team are experienced chiropractors highly specialized in pediatric sports injuries, and athletes who need pain management, or are striving to reach new personal records and top-notch performance care. Dr. Kemenosh has helped many top athletes in the tristate area, including Olympians, professional sports players, and collegiate and high school superstars. He’s been practicing for more than three decades since graduating from Sherman Chiropractic College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. “I was studying nutrition back in the day, and became very attracted then to chiropractic treatment,” he said. “Years ago, it wasn’t as popular as it is now. It was fun and exciting to learn something new. I saw the strong purpose of the practice during those fresh times.” Dr. Kemenosh opened his first location in Somers Point at 501 Bay Avenue. He went on to create businesses in Haddonfield, Mt. Laurel, Laurel Springs, and Washington Township. He cultivated a team of physicians, therapists, and trainers to help athletes reach optimum physical conditioning and training. Among his many specialties, he offers Active Release Therapy, which is a hands-on approach 50 OCNJMAGAZINE.COM

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to injuries of the muscles, tendons, fascia, nerves, and surrounding tissue. “Our athletes are constantly getting better PR’s, top scores, and accelerating more quickly as a result of the treatments they receive. I work with many elite coaches and athletes in the area including Penn, Rowan, Rutgers, Temple, and multiple high schools around Southern New Jersey,” he explained. The team’s expertise covers a wide range of sports, including swimming, baseball, basketball, gymnastics, golf, tennis, soccer, football, ice hockey, and running. Ocean City High School track coach, Matt Purdue, relies on Dr. Kemenosh to keep his athletes in top shape. “Dr. Kemenosh is a great supporter of the cross country and track and field athletes across South Jersey. His Active Release Therapy has helped many runners on the road to recovery from strain and injury,” explained Matt. “His knowledge of running, and the personality of runners, is invaluable to the distance running community.” Dr. Kemenosh often says, ‘We will do what we can to get you back running.’” Maureen Kelly co-owner of The Sneaker Shop, a running specialty store in Ocean City, highly recommends Dr. Kemenosh as well. “After meeting Mark Kemenosh at The Sneaker Shop, I scheduled a visit with his office. After all, what better way to find out about Active Release technique than to get some work done on your own body? I was having some

issues with my IT Band that was hindering my running,” she said. “I was training for a Philly ten miler and a half marathon. After my first visit, I felt amazingly better, and after three visits, I was 95 percent better.” “I work with the coaches and their runners who are hurt, who have shin splints and hip problems, to recover so they can train harder,” said Dr. Kemenosh. “I also work with lacrosse, tennis, pickleball, baseball, and softball players, especially pitchers with elbow problems. That’s the beauty of soft tissue work. We treat the spots that are injured, and the body can then heal itself.” Mainland Regional High School grad and University of Maryland

softball star pitcher, Gillian McCarthy, said Dr. Kemenosh helped her bounce back after an injury. “His Active Release Therapy helped me get back on the field,” she said. “In addition to great medical treatment, Dr. Kemenosh genuinely cares about each patient, and spends the time listening and answering any questions. The entire staff is extremely supportive and caring. I would recommend Dr. Kemenosh to anyone needing chiropractic care.” As a surfing fan himself, Dr. Kemenosh also takes pride in getting competitive surfers back on their boards. He worked with Manuel Selman, a patient in Chile, to achieve an Olympic run in his first-ever event. In addition to chiropractic care and pediatric sports injuries, Dr Kemenosh and Associates offer other treatments, include general back and neck problems, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff syndrome, carpal tunnel, whip-lash, bursitis, arthritis, muscle strain, ligament pain, sciatica, headaches, and post-operative scar tissue. “At Dr Mark Kemenosh and Associates, we take a holistic approach to your individual health care,” he said. “All of our doctors are trained in the same techniques, and work together to provide a strategic plan for your performance and health goals.” For more information about Dr. Kemenosh and his team, and to learn more about the services they provide, visit drmarkkemenoshandassociates. com and facebook.com/DrMarkKemenoshAndAssociates. You can also call 856-228-3100 to make an appointment. - By Lauren Avellino Turton

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Lord of the Rings You’re throwing a football on the dry sand.

Thwack. Thwack. The next time you throw the ball, your ring comes flying off with it. You think you see where it landed and run to check the sand. Not there. You start checking around the area. Panic sets in. How are you going to find your ring?

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You call John Favano, ring recovery specialist at Ring Finders South Jersey. “I like helping people find their sentimental lost rings, watches, keys, whatever they lost. In the summertime, we’re down at the shore. My area is usually from Brigantine to Cape May. I do Delaware, the Wilmington area. I’ll go basically anywhere; Lancaster, South Jersey. I do backyards, parks, and lawns. Just about anywhere you can metal detect,” said John. He started his hunt five years ago. “I was an avid metal detectorist. I came across the main site that we belong to called Ring Finders. It’s a group of over 400 metal detectorists throughout the world that help people find their lost rings. I then started my own Facebook page, and Instagram - Ring Finders South Jersey. I liked to treasure hunt before I joined Ring Finders.” John works another full-time job that’s not related to metal detecting. “Ring Finders is not a business; it’s a hobby. I do corporate dining; Monday through Friday I’m a chef in an office building for executives. Ring Finders gets me out metal detecting more. I do enjoy the thrill of the hunt, too. I enjoy helping people. It gives me joy, too, when they find it, when I find it. To see them smile, they’re happy,” John said. “You get a good feeling when you find something for someone. They’re so excited. You get an adrenaline rush; you’re helping somebody.” How long does it take John to find what’s missing? Well, it depends. “You have to have an idea of the area where you lost it. Sometimes it takes a minute to find if you had the ring on your lap, you put sunscreen on, and it fell off. People looking for it can drive it

deeper. I tell them to stop looking because once you start moving the sand around, it’s going to go deeper into the sand. I just did a search where I spent two hours looking for it. They put it in the cup holder and folded up their beach chair. I searched the area where they were sitting. Then, I searched a couple paths wider of where they walked. We don’t find them all. If it was there, I would have found it. Somebody could have picked it up off the ground. It could have been lost in the street. Lost items can take an hour, two hours, 30 seconds, or five minutes.” John doesn’t just search for lost items on the beach. “I also do metal detecting in farm fields. I like history. I like to find colonial stuff in farm fields. Here in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, people have been here since the 1600s. People call me in the off season too. Every now and then I do get calls for rings lost in the snow, or while raking leaves.” John has found some unexpected items over the years. “The weirdest thing I ever found was a partial made out of metal. It was a three piece crown with the ceramic teeth still in it. You can find cremation tags but I always throw them back. They put ID tags in the ashes. I don’t need a souvenir; I don’t need to bring that home.” John said. He can search in the water, too. “The machine is waterproof. You have to go slow. You can’t go fast in the water. You use permanent markers that are around, pilings on the pier or outlet drains. I move myself back and forth. Keep the coil down on the sand and in the water,” said John. The timing of the search is key. “Tides, hurricanes, storms - everything affects

metal detecting. The beach is a living organism. That affects ring finding too, tides in general. At high tide, you don’t have as much of a chance as at low tide,” said John. The sooner you call John, the better your chances are of having your item recovered. “The odds of it being there after four to five days aren’t that good. I’m very honest with people. I don’t like to give them false hope. I don’t want to waste their time or my time. I have to be realistic.” Sometimes, calls that come in are surprising. “An older guy called and said, ‘I lost my Father’s Navy ring on the beach.’ It was December, so I thought he had gone fishing.” The ring owner knew he lost it in North Wildwood. John asked the guy when he lost it. 1986. Telling John the story behind your losing the items also helps him to find it. “It’s all about the information I can get from the person that lost it. You have to be a detective. Sometimes the story isn’t always true. I’ve had stories that they were fighting and she threw the ring. You have to take them at their word. The more information you give me, like the direction, the better chance of recovery,” said John. Overall, he just wants you to be able to enjoy your vacation. “I want the item to be found. Ninety-five percent of the time, people are on vacation. I want to get them back to their vacation as soon as possible. If I spent two hours looking for it and I found it, you can enjoy the rest of your vacation.” John said. “You don’t have to be sad for the rest of your week. If you’re on vacation and down for the week and you lose your ring, how do you feel? Now that it’s found, celebrate and get back to the party.”

John gives some tips for people before they call him. Don’t Dig Deep “People looking for it can drive it deeper. I tell them to stop looking because one you start moving the sand around, it’s going to go deeper into the sand.”

Keep it to Yourself Someone else with a metal detector might find your item and decide to keep it. “I don’t want them to post it on social media because people who have metal detectors might find it and keep it,” John said. If you’re going to post to social media that you lost it, don’t get too specific.

“You can post that you lost it but don’t post where you lost it. If you think you have an idea of where you lost it, look for permanent markers. Try to have an idea of the location of where you lost it, what kind of day it was, especially if it was in the water. Have a location and you know it’s high tide, when the water goes away, it’s easier to find,” said John.

Be Specific The more information you can give John, the better. “The more information you can give me about where and how you lost it; throwing a football, sitting in a chair, picking up the baby at the water’s edge, the better chance I have of finding it.”

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You walk up to the bartender and order your drink. Nodding, the bartender gets to work. They add ice and carefully pour the ingredients into the shaker. They shake, pop off the cap, and pour; straining the ice and the ingredients. The bartender offers you a choice of garnishes and then hands you your drink. You have one, then a second… and perhaps even a third. But instead of feeling like you had too much… you feel fine…

That’s because you’re at a soBar event and the bartender created mocktails for you.

“I would hear more and more ‘There’s nothing around here that doesn’t involve drinking’ and ‘I wish I could go out without the pressure to drink,’” said Ashley Crooks, a psychotherapist and the founder and owner of Counseling by the Sea. Ashley used what she heard from friends and clients and opened soBar, a sober bar, in 2019.

“It was an opportunity for people to have fun and make new connections,” said Ashley. “Ashley’s main reason to create soBar was to create a safe space to enjoy a night out without alcohol,” echoed Jess Grello, soBar’s social media manager and marketing coordinator. SoBar is for anyone who wants to enjoy activities without alcohol. They hold events once or twice a month as a way for people to socialize and do fun activities without the pressure of alcohol. soBar only asks that you come to the events sober. Events are for everyone; not just those in recovery. “You don’t have to be sober to be a member of soBar," Ashley said. SoBar holds a variety of events held in conjunction with other small businesses. “We have something for everyone which is why I like working for soBar,” said Jess. “We have cruises, wellness events, yoga, meditation, massages, tarot card readings, live music, paint and sip, paddleboarding, and kayaking. Nothing’s really off limits for what we want to do.” They try to collaborate with local small businesses whenever possible. They’ve held a paddle event with Ocean City Paddle

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Looking for mocktail ideas? Here are some on soBar’s website that they make at their events.

Shooting Star Muddle 4-5 slices of cucumber and 1oz honey syrup in the bottom of the shaker. Add 1.5oz of mango puree and 1.5oz of lime juice. Shake with ice and top with ginger beer.

Starry Night Mix 3oz of coconut water, 4oz of Sprite, 1oz of mint extract, and 4 drops of Raspberry Kool-aid. Pour over ice.

Not so Cosmo Mix 1oz of freshly squeezed orange juice, 1oz of cranberry juice, 1oz of freshly squeezed lime juice, and 1oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Company, a sunset cruise with Beachy Tiki, and a paint and sip event with Mindfully Active Studio, Galloway. People who prefer not to drink do so for a variety of reasons. “They don’t like the way it makes them feel, they would prefer to be present for what they’re experiencing. They don’t want to wake up feeling sick and wondering where all of their stuff is. The response and feedback I get from the attendees are all different,” said Ashley. Less stress on participants who don’t want to drink or aren’t comfortable drinking means that participants can relax and enjoy the event and activities. “A big reason that we have is our tagline – go out without the hangover. You don’t have to be a sober person or anti-alcohol. We just ask that people come to our events sober. People are loving what soBar is and what it stands for. It’s less to stress about. Our mocktails look like real drinks,” said Jess. While they sometimes have a bartender at their events, other events call for canned mocktails. “When we had the sunset cruise, we had pre canned mocktails. Every event (has) different mocktails,” Jess said. Ashley tries to buy the premade mocktails locally. “I order mine from a small business who curates them. We

also have a sponsorship with Spiritless. We make some cocktails through them. We use their distilled non alcoholic spirit as well as the canned and premade ones I get through small businesses in New Jersey.” Jess has noticed more popup events happening throughout the US that don’t serve alcohol. “I think a big part of it is that people are getting tired of feeling the pressure to drink all the time. SoBar is the creator of pop ups in New Jersey. We’re organizing parties and live events in southern New Jersey. [Not drinking is] becoming very trendy; it promotes healthy living.” SoBar is coming back strong from their pandemic year off. “Coming back in May after such a long year, it was exciting to see how many people were into it and wanted to participate in events. The neat thing is that we’ve had such a great response,” said Ashley. “Our events have been mostly sold out. It feels really good in a dry town. SoBar is a different way to help make friends and connections and I really find so much joy to be able to bring different ideas to the area. For people to make connections; to heal from things. It’s a fun extension of my career.”

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Anniversaries are special, especially in a family town like Ocean City. Celebrating a long time in business by the waves is a big accomplishment, after all. Ocean City was founded in 1879 (that’s 142 years ago), and businesses started to form not long after. Some things change over the years, yet others stay the same. If you’ve been coming to Ocean City your whole life, even if you’re approaching 100… there are some establishments that have been there the entire time. Mind. Blown. Though only a few are celebrating their centennial… there are so many other noteworthy anniversaries. This year, among others, the Port-O-Call is celebrating their 55th, Manco and Manco is celebrating their 60th, Pessano’s is turning 75, Fudge Kitchen is turning 50, and Island Grill is turning 25. This story is part of a longer series highlighting the history and achievements of these beloved businesses.

Two businesses in Ocean City celebrating milestone anniversaries this year have at least one thing in common. They both have gone to the dogs. Literally. Marty’s Sportswear mascot Miko lived his best life in the shop greeting customers for 20 years, and Levi has been taking regular naps at Julie’s for the last 10. The charm and personality of these small businesses has made them mainstays on the Ocean City scene, and beloved by locals and visitors for decades.

Julie’s Headquarters Julie’s Headquarters, owned by Julie A. Frasca, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary with a recent move to 1004 Asbury Avenue. “Our original location was where Copiers Plus is on West Avenue. Then we moved over to 8th Street 13 years ago. This is our third and final destination,” said Chelsea Frost, director of business operations. The move happened because of a client recommendation. “One of Julie’s clients took her through this lot and said ‘You might want to think about buying’ and she bought this location and built it,” Chelsea said. “The goal was to buy instead of rent.” Julie’s no stranger to barbering; she’s been in the business for 39 years. “Julie worked at a barber shop for years and she was bringing in so much clientele she decided ‘I can do this,’” said Chelsea. While Julie’s Headquarters caters to men, it is a place for everyone. “We have a lot of men as clients. The premise is that we want the space to be geared more towards men so they’re comfortable and have a space at home. It’s not a girly hair salon. We have a lot of women clients who enjoy the same aesthetic,” Chelsea said. Some of their treatments are designed for men. With the recent move, they’ve been able to expand their treatments by adding Shades at JHQ, a luxury spray tan experience. “We have more barbering treatments, hand, and foot treatments tailored specifically towards men. We also have a full menu for color services, cutting, and waxing and now we have a brow and lash bar. We do eyebrow lamination and tint.” Julie’s staff includes sweet sugar-faced golden retriever Levi who is the Employee of the Month every month.

Marty’s There are three businesses almost side by side in the 1200 block of the Boardwalk that seem to have been there forever. Henry’s. The Beach Club. Marty’s. Marty’s, the youngest of the three, celebrated its 40th anniversary last year. “Honestly, I don’t think I’d be in retail for 41 years if I wasn’t in Ocean City,” said Meryll Saul, co-owner with her husband, Marty. The adventures of the New Yorker and the Jersey Boy started a few doors away from their current location when Marty, a salesman at the time, saw an empty store and decided to try his hand at business. “We were attached to (what’s now) Henry’s but at the time, the candle store was there,” said Meryll. “The first store was 800 square feet. We used to have merchandise hanging from the ceiling.” Marty’s, 1262 Boardwalk, started as a business that sold sweatshirts and clothing. “When I came along, I started doing boutiquey stuff. Over 40 years, the personality of the store has changed. We consider ourselves a one stop shop,” Meryll said. Marty’s values quality at an affordable price. “One of the things we hear constantly is that we have really good quality and great prices. We‘ve always kept our prices really sharp. We try to be different. I try to have a lot of handmade goods in our store. We try to get local vendors and artisans and Made in the USA products.” Meryll has seen three generations work for her at Marty’s. These people have become like family. Her daughters, Carly and Jessica, also worked in the store when they were younger. She has also seen customers grow up and bring their kids to the store. “The people who have worked for us have become family. We’re thankful and grateful for the customers, repeat customers, and the generations of customers who have always come back and made their stop at Marty’s,” said Meryll. “Without those customers we wouldn’t have made it for 41 years. It’s a really great experience.” Hearing Marty singing along to Motown, Sinatra, and the oldies and watching customers dance through the store adds to the experience and isn’t uncommon. “People constantly say how much they love our music. Music is very important. You can always find Marty singing,” said Meryll. “He likes to quiz the young kids and ask ‘Do you know who the Beatles are? Do you know who Elvis is?’” 61

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OC Golf Course

ATILIS GYM

OC's largest gym

1214 West

545-8830

www.atilisgym.com

BAYCATS

Kayaking rentals and tours, camps, more

316 Bay

391-7960

www.baycats.com

BOWFISH STUDIOS

Interactive makeover experiences for ages 3 and up

Inside Bowfish Kids, 956 Asbury

938-1901

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CHIP MILLER SURF FEST

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7th Street Beach (Surf Fest) OC Waterpark (Slide)

717-243-7855

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FLYOCNJ PARASAIL

State-of-the-art boats and equipment

314 Bay

398-1000

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GILLIAN’S WONDERLAND PIER

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6th and Boardwalk

399-7082

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GLAZED OVER

Walk in art studio

704 Asbury

398-8880

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GREATE BAY GOLF CLUB

18-hole Championship course

901 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point

927-5071

www.greatebay.com

GREATE BAY RACQUET AND FITNESS

Indoor squash and tennis, fitness classes

90 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point

925-9550

www.greatebay.com

HERO CAMPAIGN FOR DESIGNATED DRIVERS

Annual fundraising walk on the Boardwalk – October 17.

PO Box 700, Somers Point

626-3880

www.herocampaign.org

JILLY’S ARCADE

Awesome arcade, ten cent skeeball

1172 Boardwalk

385-1234

www.jillysocnj.com

LIFE SAVING STATION

Living history museum

801 E. 4th

736-0130

www.uslifesavingstation30.com

OC AQUATIC & FITNESS CENTER

Salt water pool

1735 Simpson

398-6900

www.ocnj.us

OCEAN CITY ARTS CENTER

Classes, shows, summer art camp

1735 Simpson

399-7628

www.oceancityartscenter.org

OCEAN CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Check out OC’s past through postcards, photos and exhibits

1735 Simpson

399-1801

www.ocnjmuseum.org

OCEAN CITY FISHING CENTER

Boat rentals, full bait and tackle store

300 Bay

391-8300

www.fishocnj.com

Filled with DVDs, games, and books

1735 Simpson

399-2434

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12 hole, par 3

26th and Bay

399-5762

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Safe and fun

232 Bay

399-3559

www.oceancityparasail.com

OCNJ WATERSPORTS

Aqua park, banana boat, beachy tiki

228 & 314 Bay

398-9000

www.ocnjwatersports.com

OC POPS

An Ocean City tradition

Music Pier

525-9248

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OC THEATRE COMPANY

Broadway style shows

1501 West

525-9300

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PIRATE VOYAGES

We’re going on a trip on our favorite pirate ship

232 Bay

398-7555

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PLAYLAND’S CASTAWAY COVE

Over 30 rides, two mini golf courses, and Go Karts

1020 Boardwalk

399-4751

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HILE warm beach days with clear blue skies should be around all year long, September and October are generally the last full beach days of the year. Walking on the beach is calming any time of the year, though. Ocean City is still hopping in September and October with fun events and good times. Soak up the sunshine and remember: It’s never too early to start shopping for the holidays. EVENTS The Labor Day race will be held on September 6 and the OCNJ Half-Marathon, 10 miler, and 5k will be held on September 26. The Walk to Defeat ALS is September 18. Registration is 9am at the 6th Street Athletic Complex. Walk starts at 10am. Register at www.oceancitywalktodefeatals.org. Mr. Mature America is September 12. The second weekend of September is historically Miss America weekend. Instead of walking down the runway with a giant bouquet of roses or the Waterford Crystal scepter, Mr. Mature America will be crowned and make his way down the runway carrying a big ham.

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The Street Rod Show is on September 11, Corvette Show on September 11, Jeep Invasion on October 3, and the Porsche Boardwalk Reunion on October 16. Air Show weekend will be held on September 18 and 19. Visitors can see small planes up close and witness the Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow. Table sales are happening and so is Block Party! Table sales will be held Downtown and on the Boardwalk on October 2, October 3, October 9 and October 10. Block Party will be October 9 from 6th Street through 14th Street on Asbury and will have outside crafters and vendors. The HERO Campaign Walk is October 17 with a 9am check in at 6th & Boardwalk. The HERO Campaign was created in memory of John R. Elliot. Two months after graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy, John was killed in an accident involving a drunk driver in July 2000. NEW BUSINESS DRIVEN Studio will open in September. They are located at 225 West Avenue and will offer yoga, sports and performance training, and nutrition.

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OC Services Directory PLACES TO STAY Atlantis Inn Boutique Hotel European-inspired hotel, beach block location. 601 Atlantic Avenue, 399-9871.

INSURANCE AGENCY McMahon Insurance Agency Multiple locations, 399-0060.

Beach Club Hotel Ocean views, pool, sun terrace. 1280 Boardwalk, 399-8555.

REALTORS Monihan Realty Multiple locations, 800-2550998.

Beach Club Suites Near Boardwalk, well-appointed, onebedroom suites. 1217 Ocean Avenue, 399-4500. Ebb Tide Suites One and two bedroom apartments with balconies steps from beach. 1001 Little Atlantic Avenue, 391-9614. The Forum Largest pool in OCNJ. Can accommodate large parties. 800-814 Atlantic Avenue, 399-8700. Ocean 7 Family-friendly property with standard and king efficiencies or two room suites. Heated outdoor pool. 870 East 7th, 609-398-2200. The Pavilion Connecting rooms available, suites, apartments, complimentary beach tags, large pool. 801 Atlantic, 609-399-8080. Pier 4 Contemporary, four story high rise hotel with spectacular bay views. Family-run. 6 Broadway, Somers Point. 609-927-9141. Scarborough Inn Ocean City's oldest hotel, built in 1895. From iconic pink fish scale shingles, to Benny Goodman playing on the gramophone, this inn brings a cozy vibe. 720 Ocean, 609-399-1558. Jilly's Properties Several options for your stay. Clean, affordable, and unique properties in top locations. 609385-1234. Harris House Motel Clean, comfy and quiet rooms and a heated pool. 1201 Ocean Avenue, 399-7800. The Impala Island Inn Refrigerators, free Wi-Fi and cable. 1001 Ocean Avenue, 399-7500. Osborne’s Inn 50 yards from Boardwalk, free Wi-Fi, ocean view decks, parking and beach tags. 601 East 15th Street, 398-4319. Port-O-Call Hotel Wi-Fi, meeting areas for gala receptions, small board meetings or large conferences. 1510 Boardwalk, 399-8812. Wild Dunes Inn Luxurious suites – spacious and furnished near Boardwalk. 801 10th Street, 399-2910. ASSET MANAGEMENT Reich Asset Management 110 Roosevelt Boulevard, Marmora, 486-5073.

Jen Dwyer, Berkshire Hathaway 109 34th Street, 609-703-9583. Berger Realty Multiple locations, 888-399-0076. Pete Madden Goldcoast Sotheby's 200 34th Street, 513-4781.

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Long & Foster 14 E. 9th Street, 398-6762. MEDICAL Atlantic Coast Dentistry 450 Shore, Somers Point, 601-9566. Ocean City Dental Center 6th & West, 3994542. Ocean City Family Practice Center 500 6th Street, 399-1862. AtlantiCare Primary care, clinical laboratories, and urgent care services. 888-569-1000. Cape Regional Urgent Care Quick, convenient, quality care. 8 Route 9 South, Marmora, 4656364. SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT/ MARKETING/DESIGN Gone Native Comm. Let the pros handle the management of your social media accounts for an affordable price. Ad design, brochures, rack cards, logos, more. Call 609-701-2712. SHARED WORK SPACE DriftSpaces A shared (and chic) space where community members can rent spaces monthly or daily. Quiet pod rental also. Free coffee/tea, laser printing, WiFi, shared kitchen, 24-hour access. 956 Asbury, 545-8271. .

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